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April 14, 2009

Michael Salven confirmed for BUMOD GP

The organisers of the Bumod Turkish Grand Prix, which takes place in Bursa, Turkey from the 4th to the 7th of June have been in touch to tell us that they have confirmed entry from former World and European Champion Michael Salven. The Serpent 966 designer and multiple German National Champion will be competing in the event, alongside other well known gas racers such as Jilles Groskamp, Robert Pietsch, DJ Apolaro, Patrick Schaefer and Dirk Wischnewski, with more really big driver announcements to come in the lead up to the race. Entry is now open for this event and you are guaranteed a warm reception from the Turkish hosts, who will also arrange transport and help find the best accommodation. Red RC will also be present throughout the event bringing live reports each day on our Events page.

For more information about the event visit the official site here.

April 12, 2009

Vekemans & Bultynck take Belgian Nats Rd1

The first race of the season 2009 Belgian TC Nationals was held last weekend at the MRCC indoor carpet track in the little town of Chatelineau near Charleroi, and there were 47 drivers in attendance. In the Superstock class, which uses 10.5 LRP/Nosram brushless motor their were 30 participants and after qualification, it was the new man Geoffrey Vekemans who took the pole position. In the first a-main leg Geoffrey Vekemans led from start till finish, Stephane Roufosse came in 2nd and Cédric Gils 3rd. The second final was won by Alain Sonval, who started fifth on the grid, and running in the lead after a crash from Geoffrey Vekemans. Nick Logie took 2nd and Geoffrey Vekemans 3rd. Geoffrey Vekemans took the 3rd leg in front of Stephane Roufosse and Alain Sonval, which gave Geoffrey, in front of Alain Sonval and third place Stephane Roufosse.

April 10, 2009

Jilles Groskamp confirmed for BUMOD GP

The organisers of the Bumod Turkish Grand Prix, which takes place in Bursa, Turkey from the 4th to the 7th of June have been in touch to tell us that they have confirmed entry from top International racer Jilles Groskamp. The top qualifier at last year’s 200mm World Championships in Portugal, and current ETS Champion will be competing in the event, alongside other well known gas racers such as Robert Pietsch, DJ Apolaro, Patrick Schaefer and Dirk Wischnewski, with more really big driver announcements to come in the lead up to the race. Entry is now open for this event and you are guaranteed a warm reception from the Turkish hosts, who will also arrange transport and help find the best accommodation. Red RC will also be present throughout the event bringing live reports each day on our Events page.

For more information about the event visit the official site here.

April 9, 2009

Euros 200mm Gubbio – Announcement

The organisers of this years 1/10th scale 200mm European Championships in Gubbio, Italy have been in contact to inform us about their new event page. The site outlines all the necessary information, such as news, hotels, directions etc., for the event that takes place from the 20th to the 26th July. The track will also host a warm up race from the 9th to the 10th of May, and you can enter the race now if you wish to race on the track prior to the big event, or you haven’t qualified for the Euros but want to race on a great track against some super quick guys.

Check out the official event site here.

April 8, 2009

Recio wins Argentinean 1/8th Nats Rd1

Last weekend saw the opening round of the 3 round Argentinean National Championship for 1/8th scale on the Córdoba track, the host of the 2007 IFMAR World Championships. A nice sunny day, qualifying saw Kyosho/Sirio driver Sebastián Recio, take the top qualifying spot for the final and he was able to carry through that pace to the 45 minute final to win in front of Agustin Cuttini in 2nd place and Guillermo Sanmartino in 3rd spot.

Thanks to Roxana Palazzo for the report.

April 7, 2009

Rick V wins Dutch 1/8th NK Rd1

The opening round of the Dutch 1/8th scale season took place at the weekend on the fast Rucphen track in the south west of the country. The day started with some fog in the air which gave the engines a lot of power, and this made the first heat the quickest for many drivers. Rick V was on a super quick run, but he had to stop for fuel and this allowed John Ermen, who was driving more conservatively and so didn’t need to stop, take the pole spot by a second in front of Rick, with last years NOMAC Champion Jordy Block taking 3rd. In the main final John Ermen had to retire, and so Rick, who was leading at the time, won unchallenged by 2 laps ahead of 2nd placed Rick Veenma, with Jordy Block taking 3rd.

April 7, 2009

Rene Puepke wins German West 200mm Rd1

Mugen celebrated a fine 1-2-3 victory at the season opener of the Western German Championship in the 1/10-200mm nitro class at Oberhausen. In the 30 minutes final race it was Rene Puepke taking home the overall win and the maximum amount of points. After 132 laps he had a 2.5 second lead over fellow Mugen racer Sebastian Buerge. Former German Champion Teemnu Sarinen from Finland was a long time leader but lost the second gear at an early stage. At the end he was six laps down to take third spot on the podium.

April 6, 2009

Josué Artiles wins 1/8th scale opener in Spain

The opening round of the Spanish 1/8th scale National series was held last weekend at Club Pical Track in Valladolid. The race saw over 70 drivers registered and the sunny weather let the drivers enjoy a nice racing weekend. Following qualifying Sergio Montesinos got the TQ spot followed by Victor González, Oscar Cabezas and current Champion Josué Artiles. Oscar Cabezas had to fight against the clock to set up his brand new Motonica P81, having only received it a few days before the race. In the final Josué Artiles and Óscar Cabezas took the first and second position in the very first laps and the set a pace that no one else could follow. Both drivers were very close but the tire change was faster for Artiles, who won a few seconds to allow him to drive the rest of the race with some advantage. There was an interesting fight for the third place involving three drivers, which finally went the way of former Spanish Champion Victor González with Nacho López and Sergio Montesinos taking 4th and 5th respectively.

Source: Merlin Fuel [merlinfuel.com]